aristotle

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

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Definition

  1. noun one of the greatest of the ancient Athenian philosophers; pupil of Plato; teacher of Alexander the Great (384-322 BC)

Etymology

Cockney rhyming slang for bottle, itself shortened from bottle and glass, Cockney rhyming slang for arse.

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